Urvashi Rautela’s Daaku Maharaj Fee: Rs 3 Crore for 3 Minutes
Urvashi Rautela reportedly earned Rs 3 crore for her 3-minute role in Daaku Maharaj. Reports suggest her scenes might be cut from the OTT release.
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Actress Urvashi Rautela has been in the spotlight for her appearance in Daaku Maharaj, featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Reports indicate that the actress charged Rs 3 crore for her three-minute performance in the action-packed film.
According to ET Now, Rautela commands Rs 1 crore per minute for her performances, despite a series of underperforming films. Her net worth is estimated at approximately Rs 236 crore, with a significant portion of her earnings attributed to her influence on social media platforms. She has a following of 73 million on Instagram, making her one of the most influential Indian celebrities online.
Directed by Bobby Kolli, Daaku Maharaj presents Nandamuri Balakrishna in a role that sees him transform from a dedicated officer to a feared outlaw seeking justice. The film, which released during Sankranthi 2025, was well-received by both critics and audiences, grossing over Rs 104 crore at the Indian box office.
The ensemble cast includes Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Rishi, Chandini Chowdary, Pradeep Rawat, and Urvashi Rautela. Thaman composed the film’s music, with cinematography by Vijay Kartik Kannan and editing by Ruben and Niranjan Devaramane.
As the film prepares for its digital release, reports suggest that Urvashi Rautela’s scenes may be removed from the OTT version. A report by NDTV states that Netflix, which acquired the streaming rights, has allegedly edited out her sequences before the film’s online premiere. No official confirmation has been issued regarding these edits.
Speculation surrounding Rautela’s exclusion from the OTT version has led to discussions on social media. Fans have reacted strongly to the reported removal, questioning the decision and its impact on the film’s streaming reception.
Meanwhile, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s collaboration with music director Thaman continues to make headlines, with reports stating that Balakrishna gifted Thaman a Rs 2 crore Porsche following the film’s success.
